Kenya County Revenue Standoff 2026: How the Sh75.7 Billion PFM Act Block Is Holding Up Devolution Funds
Governors and the National Treasury are at loggerheads over Sh75.7 billion in conditional allocations that counties say they cannot access until the Public Finance Management Act is amended. The standoff is delaying county budgets, payroll, and key projects across the 47 devolved governments.
Where Kenya's Wealth Actually Sits: A 2026 County-By-County Guide for Diaspora Investors Deciding Where to Put Their Money
Five counties hold half of Kenya's economy and 16 counties contribute less than 1% each. A clear-eyed diaspora guide to which counties deserve your investment and which do not.
Devolution in Kenya: How the 47 Counties Work, Revenue Sharing, and the Impact on Service Delivery
Devolution is arguably the most transformative governance reform in Kenya's post-independence history, fundamentally restructuring how power and resources are distributed across the country and creati...
Understanding the Kenyan Constitution: Key Provisions That Every Citizen Should Know
The Constitution of Kenya 2010, one of Africa's most progressive, fundamentally restructured governance around principles of devolution, human rights, transparency, and accountability. Promulgated aft...
Kenya's County Profiles: Understanding the 47 Counties Created by Devolution
Kenya's 47 counties, created by the 2010 Constitution, represent the most significant restructuring of governance since independence. From urban Nairobi to pastoral Turkana, these counties vary enormo...
How Kenya's 47 Counties Raise and Spend Money: A Guide to County Revenue, Budgets, and Public Participation
Every year, Kenya's 47 county governments collectively manage hundreds of billions of shillings in public funds—money that directly determines the quality of healthcare, roads, water supply, and other...
Kenya's Devolution Explained: How the 47 Counties Changed Government Service Delivery Forever
Kenya's adoption of devolution under the 2010 Constitution created 47 county governments and fundamentally restructured how public services are delivered across the country. This transformation transf...
Understanding Kenya's County Governments: How Devolution Affects Diaspora Investments and Services
Learn how Kenya's devolved county government system affects diaspora investments, property, business licensing, and essential services across all 47 counties.
Kenya's County Governments: Understanding Devolution and Local Services
Understanding Kenya's devolved county government system. Covers county functions, property implications, business permits, and accessing services from abroad.